Counselor

Research Foundation of The City University of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY). The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries. We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY. Primary Location: BRONX C. C. Bargaining Unit: No The Bronx Institute is a CUNY Institute located at Lehman College. The vision of the BI is to transform the lives of Bronx and other New York City area youth by improving their educational outcomes. Our efforts are focused on closing the achievement gap by increasing high school graduation, college readiness, acceptance, and retention in schools that maximize each student’s potential. It provides students enrolled in Bronx Schools with academic support, early awareness and readiness for college stud. The Institute works collaboratively with the Bronx schools, community-based organizations, colleges, and other service providers in the planning, promotion, and delivery of services to accelerate academic achievement, improve student performance and ensure successful high school graduation and admission to college. The Counselor works under the direction and supervision of the GEAR UP Institutional Liaison & Coordinator (PI BCC) and will have primary responsibilities for supporting the programs at The Bronx Institute and at schools A counselor delivers structured workshops for parents of students participating in the program, equipping them with practical tools and strategies to effectively guide and support their children in career exploration and decision-making. Through interactive sessions, the facilitator provides insight into current career pathways, labor market trends, skills development, and educational options. The workshops also offer guidance on goal setting, motivation, and long-term planning, enabling parents to take an active and confident role in directing their children toward successful and fulfilling career paths. S/he will be responsible for understanding and assuring compliance with RF CUNY federal, city and state grants guidelines and will be responsible for: Other Duties Coordinate workshop schedules and communicate effectively with the Institutional Liaison & Coordinator (PI BCC). Develop and update workshop materials to reflect current career trends and educational pathways. Track parent participation and collect feedback to measure program impact. Prepare reports summarizing workshop outcomes and parent engagement metrics. Other duties as assigned. Core Competencies Strong facilitation and group presentation skills. Knowledge of career development principles and academic pathways. Ability to engage and build trust with diverse families and communities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Cultural competency and sensitivity to different family dynamics. Organizational and time management skills. Coaching and mentoring abilities. Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in parent engagement, coaching, career counseling, workforce development, or educational programming.
• Experience facilitating workshops or training sessions for adult audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual presentation platforms.
• Strong facilitation and group presentation skills.
• Knowledge of career development principles and academic pathways.
• Ability to engage and build trust with diverse families and communities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Cultural competency and sensitivity to different family dynamics.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Coaching and mentoring abilities.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workshop schedules and communicate effectively with the Institutional Liaison & Coordinator (PI BCC).
• Develop and update workshop materials to reflect current career trends and educational pathways.
• Track parent participation and collect feedback to measure program impact.
• Prepare reports summarizing workshop outcomes and parent engagement metrics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals
• Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level